Question

A client is receiving cilostazol for peripheral artery disease causing intermittent claudication. Which statement by the client indicates to the nurse that this medication is effective?

Answer 1

Answer: when the client is able to walk long distance without pain.

Explanation: Cilostazol is use for the management of intermittent claudication. intermittent claudication prevent client from walking a long distance,due to severe pain. Cilostazol improves blood flow to the muscles,which allow the client to walk long distance without pain.

Answer 2

Answer:

The client would let the nurse know that he doesn't get claudication anymore.

Explanation:

This is so because claudication is a common symptom of peripheral arterial disease.

This drug then works by relieving claudication. Claudication is when walking or exercising becomes painful as a result of reduced blood flow to the leg muscles.

Cilostazol works by improving blood flow in the smallest blood vessels.